Here’s Tumaini Carayol’s report from Flushing Meadows.
Sinner, the first Italian man to win the US Open, wishes Taylor Fritz the “best of luck for the future”.
“The last period of my career was not easy,” says Sinner. “I love tennis. But I realise there is a life outside. I want to dedicate this to my aunt. I don’t know how much longer I will have her in my life. She was an important person in my life. I wish everyone the best health but it’s not possible.
“I did pretty well, I guess. We just went day by day. I am very happy, very proud. I would like to thank everyone for being so fair. It was a huge pleasure. An incredible year, so many big wins and starting with Australia. The work never stops, you can always improve. I can’t wait for my continued process.”
First, the JP Morgan suit – a woman in a peach dress – hands him a cheque for $3.6m and then Agassi, who gets to say nothing, hands over the trophy. Then Taylor joins Sinner for the photo call.
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